PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (Gray Court, SC)

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Job summary

A leading company in flexible packaging is seeking a Product Development Engineer. The role involves developing blown film coextrusions and optimizing material performance while supporting sales and manufacturing operations. Candidates should have a technical background in polymers and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of professional experience required.
• Experience in medical packaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop blown film coextrusions for desired functionality.
• Optimize financial goals through material cost reduction.
• Support Sales and Operations in development activities.

Skills

Technical background in blown film

Knowledge of polymers

Effective communication skills

Good technical writing skills

Education

Chemical Engineering

Packaging Engineering

Material Science

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Product Development Engineer

Full Time

Location: Gray Court, SC

Report: VP of Technology

Education: Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Material Science, or similar technical discipline.

Professional Experience: 1 to 5 years

Attributes/Skills:

Technical background in blown film and/or flexible packaging

Knowledge of polymers (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Nylon, and EVOH)

Knowledge of blown film process and equipment

Effective communication skills

Good technical writing skills

Technical knowledge of the end use of flexible packaging in food and/or non-food applications. Medical packaging experience a plus.

Willingness to travel (Domestic)

Job Duties:

Develop blown film coextrusions to provide desired functionality and physical performance.

Optimize financial goals through material cost take out and waste reduction while maintaining material performance.

Investigate and stay current on new resin and additive technologies.

Support Sales through interaction with customers to solve packaging challenges.

Support Operations in the manufacturing of blown PE based films.

Travel to ISOFlex manufacturing and customer sites to support development activities.